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S5E5 Tom Kress | Medical Device Engineering Leaders 6

Tom Kress Season 5 Episode 5
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Tom Kress discusses his career path in medical device engineering and leadership. He shares insights on developing successful engineers and teams, challenges in the industry, and a vision for the future of medical devices with AI.

Main Topics:

  • Career paths and skills for engineers
  • Leadership challenges and politics in the workplace
  • Trends in medical device manufacturing and the future of AI
  • Technical skills and habits of top engineers

About the guest: Tom Kress has been in the product design & development space for over 15 years. A creative and results-oriented Engineering leader, Tom’s contributions include problem-solving, analytical, and technical skills and a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams in medical and technical industries from concept to feasibility.

Links:
Tom Kress - LinkedIn

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